Custom Training for the Federal Transit Administration
Client
Federal Transit Administration
Sector
Government
Since 1964, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has partnered with state and local governments to create and enhance public transportation systems The FTA has invested more than $13 billion annually to support the transportation arteries of cities, such as buses, subways, light rain, and ferries. They provide annual formula and discretionary grants to transit agencies nationwide.
The FTA is responsible for conducting oversight activities to ensure grant recipients use the funds in a manner consistent with their intended purpose and in compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements. The Office of Program Oversight develops and implements a comprehensive national oversight program to ensure that funding recipients remain compliant with the requirements of FTA’s assistance programs.
To foster stewardship of federal funds, the Office institutes oversight performance metrics, analyzes nationwide recipient compliance trends, and develops and implements technical assistance and training tools and events based on grantee oversight trend analysis.
The FTA engaged the expertise of BMRA to develop custom e-courses intended to elevate the expertise and understanding of grant recipients based on the findings of FTA comprehensive reviews.
BMRA began by identifying what training and education was needed, related to each of the top findings. Content on cost and price analysis was determined as a high priority training need, and it was first to be developed. We researched cost and price analysis procedures and regulations to develop an outline for course structure as well as specific and measurable learning objectives. From the outline, we developed a course document that included all the training content.
We then developed the course using an online platform. To increase engagement and retention, we incorporated activities, videos, and graphics. We tested the course to ensure it was working functionally, and FTA reviewed the content to ensure accuracy.
Finally, we delivered the course to the FTA. We provided both URLs and SCORM files, so the FTA can administer the course as needed.
This same process has been replicated for other training needs related to procurement.
BMRA has now completed three courses, Cost and Price Analysis: Regulations and Best Practices, Independent Cost Estimates, and Procurement 101, which are now available for free to all FTA grant recipients. BMRA has created 20 additional courses that are in the final review process and are expected to be available in Summer 2025.
Client
Federal Transit Administration
Sector
Government
Since 1964, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has partnered with state and local governments to create and enhance public transportation systems The FTA has invested more than $13 billion annually to support the transportation arteries of cities, such as buses, subways, light rain, and ferries. They provide annual formula and discretionary grants to transit agencies nationwide.
The FTA is responsible for conducting oversight activities to ensure grant recipients use the funds in a manner consistent with their intended purpose and in compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements. The Office of Program Oversight develops and implements a comprehensive national oversight program to ensure that funding recipients remain compliant with the requirements of FTA’s assistance programs.
To foster stewardship of federal funds, the Office institutes oversight performance metrics, analyzes nationwide recipient compliance trends, and develops and implements technical assistance and training tools and events based on grantee oversight trend analysis.
The FTA engaged the expertise of BMRA to develop custom e-courses intended to elevate the expertise and understanding of grant recipients based on the findings of FTA comprehensive reviews.
BMRA began by identifying what training and education was needed, related to each of the top findings. Content on cost and price analysis was determined as a high priority training need, and it was first to be developed. We researched cost and price analysis procedures and regulations to develop an outline for course structure as well as specific and measurable learning objectives. From the outline, we developed a course document that included all the training content.
We then developed the course using an online platform. To increase engagement and retention, we incorporated activities, videos, and graphics. We tested the course to ensure it was working functionally, and FTA reviewed the content to ensure accuracy.
Finally, we delivered the course to the FTA. We provided both URLs and SCORM files, so the FTA can administer the course as needed.
This same process has been replicated for other training needs related to procurement.
BMRA has now completed three courses, Cost and Price Analysis: Regulations and Best Practices, Independent Cost Estimates, and Procurement 101, which are now available for free to all FTA grant recipients. BMRA has created 20 additional courses that are in the final review process and are expected to be available in Summer 2025.